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Lawn Mowers

Why Is There Oil In My Lawn Mower Air Filter? (Explained)

by Steve Mann
Person opening side of lawn mower

For such a relatively small and low-cost item, the air filter on your lawn mower does a very important job. It provides a defense against dirt and grime getting into your engine and potentially causing serious damage. If you check the air filter regularly, good job! If you are here …

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Why Do I Have Gas In My Oil In My Lawn Mower? (Solved)

by Steve Mann
View of lawn mower from behind with garden shed in background

If you detect the unmistakable odor of gas when you enter your shed to get your lawn mower out you are inevitably left with a few questions. Most notably why do I have gas in my oil in my lawn mower!? And then probably your next question will be will …

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Why Is My Lawn Mower Spark Plug Wet? (And How Can I Fix It?)

by Steve Mann
Spark plugs on wooden top

So you are here because you are asking why is my lawn mower spark plug wet? It is a valid concern, as these small pieces of equipment are what essentially make your mower’s engine produce power by supplying the spark to ignite the mix of air and fuel. If the …

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What Happens If A Lawn Mower Has No Oil? (Hint: It Isn’t Good…)

by Steve Mann
Oil can next to window

Many of us have heard the dreaded engine knock at one point or another, whether that be with a car or a mower. If you haven’t I hope you never do! It often signifies one thing, which we are going to explore in this blog post: What happens if a …

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What Time Can I Legally Mow My Lawn? (Comprehensively) Answered!

by Steve Mann
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For most of us time is at a premium.  If you are retired, usually you can cut your lawn at your own leisure, but if you are trying to fit in lawn care around work and a family, sometimes it can be a bit more tricky to schedule in those …

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Why Does My Lawn Mower Rev Up And Down Then Die? 5 (Simple) Solutions

by Steve Mann
View of man's leg with lawn mower in front

So you are here because you want to know why your lawn mower revs up and down, and then dies? Or maybe the engine is just revving up and down without dying? Either way, it is an annoying problem to have but the good news is you can usually fairly …

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Can You Put Vegetable Oil In A Lawn Mower? The (Greasy) Truth

by Steve Mann
Vegetable oil in jug surrounded by vegetables

I am sure most of us have been there at one time or another, you realise your mower is almost out of oil and your lawn is in dire need of a cut. You look around your shed and you suddenly realize you don’t have any suitable oil. Then a …

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What Size Lawn Mower For 1/3 Acre? A (Complete) Guide to Lawn Sizes and Mower Needs

by Steve Mann
Lawn mower cutting grass

When you move home and take on a new lawn in the process, it can often be confusing trying to work out exactly what size, style and type of mower you need. Especially if your new lawn is much bigger or smaller than your old lawn. What size lawn mower …

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How Long Do Lawn Mower Tires Last? (Discussed)

by Steve Mann
Close up of tire

The wheel is recognized as one of man’s most straightforward and greatest inventions. Where would we be without the humble wheel? Well using a lawn mower would certainly be a lot harder! Pretty much any vehicle that has wheels has tires. So that leaves one burning question… How long do …

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Are Four Blades Better Than Two on a Lawn Mower? (Discussed)

by Steve Mann
Lawn mower cutting through grass and daisies

Nowadays buying a lawn mower isn’t quite as straightforward as it used to be. There are lots of optional extras or upgrades you now have to consider. And it is one of these possible upgrades we will be dealing with today. So are four blades better than two on a …

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